Residents and business community in Taita Taveta County have a golden opportunity to showcase their impact , innovation and trade investment opportunities to investors during the 6th Jumuiya Agribusiness & Blue Economy Investment conference JABEIC 2024 to be held on 27th to 29th November at Voi.
The platform of over 1400 delegates offered by the 6 coastal counties, gives a platform to over 1000 contributors to network and exhibit the vast investment potential of Taita Taveta County and unpack it’s mantra ” The Hidden treasure” .
According to Governor Andrew Mwadime, the County and it’s stakeholders will present bankable projects including investment in healthcare infrastructure, agriculture, blue economy ventures, rice value chain expansion plan, livestock export, infrastructure development and industrial minerals, aiming for actionable commitments, such as Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) to empower it’s people .
The event will also explore youth employment opportunities, create synergies in agribusiness, blue economy , promote tourism and culture through collaboration, exibition for SMEs and investment solutions to challenges in order to change the story of the coast region.
Addressing the media, JABEIC secretariat, business community and CECMS, Deputy Governor Christine Kilalo noted that the conference reflects the shared ambition for sustainable economic growth and prosperity across the vibrant coastal region of Kenya.
“We invite investors to explore these opportunities and partner with us to establish a modern hospital to ensure that our residents receive quality care, develop a robust livestock export sector, industrialization and value addition of our minerals to drive economic growth and create a sustainable livelihoods for our communities through empowerment, ” Said H. E Kilalo.
” I invite each of you to join us in making this conference a transformative event through sponsorship, partnerships, or engagement in our pre-conference activities, your support will be instrumental in showcasing Taita Taveta County’s immense potential and positioning it as a prime investment destination.Together, let us harness the incredible opportunities that lie ahead. ” Added H. E.